This is an extremely rare example of an original Japanese Type 94 cutaway pistol. This pistol features a front blade and a rear notch sight. Internally number "1" stamped on the underside of the rear of the bolt. The pistol's slide is internally numbered "039". The left side plate markings appears to be standard and the right side plate is absent of a serial number and manufacture date. Fitted with checkered grips and a nickel plated magazine stamped "825". The trigger is numbered "625". This pistol is similar to a factory cutaway pictured on page 221 of "Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893-1945' by Harry Derby III and James Brown. The write-up is on page 222 of the aforementioned book. This is an extraordinary piece for the advanced collector.

Very fine. The pistol retains 80% of the slightly faded original blue finish with some minor muzzle wear and brown speckling. The markings are clear. The grips are fine with scattered scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.